Fiat launches limited edition Panda 4x4 Antartica

With its Antartica limited edition, Fiat is celebrating 30 years of its Panda 4x4. Photo:AFP

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of its Panda 4x4 this year, Fiat is introducing the Antartica limited edition. First presented at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September, the model is now available in Europe starting at €17,040.

Based on the third generation Panda 4x4, the Antartica limited edition stands out for its black and white body accented with touches of orange, calling to mind a king penguin. The limited edition is also equipped with 15-inch black and grey alloy wheels, fog lights and tinted windows.

The interior, in grey and orange tones, includes a folding three-passenger back seat and a driver's seat with adjustable height.

The Fiat Panda 4x4 Antartica is available with a choice between the 0.9L TwinAir Turbo fuel engine (85hp) or the 1.3L MultiJet II Diesel engine (75hp), both equipped with the Start&Stop system and six-speed transmission. The MultiJet II engine has an announced fuel consumption of 4.7L/100km, for CO2 emissions of 125g/km.

The fuel engine version of this limited edition vehicle is priced at €17,040 (around $22,900) and the Diesel version will sell for €17,890.